It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Despina (Hatzidiakou) Tsanias, on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at home at the age of 101.

She was born in Rhodes, Greece, daughter of the late Athanasios Hatzidiakou and the late Maria (Mintatos) Hatzidiakou. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Emanuel Tsanias, her beloved daughter Anastasia (Tsanias) Merkouriou, her beloved son in-law Elias Merkouriou,  her beloved granddaughter Desi Merkouriou, and her many siblings. She is survived by her son Theodore Tsanias of Windsor, her granddaughter Tina (Merkouriou) Skelly and her husband Jon Skelly of Arizona, two beloved great-granddaughters Alessandra and Daniela Skelly of Arizona, a very special niece Dimitria Diakoloukas, a very special godson Loukas Diakoloukas, and many loved nieces and nephews. She was a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral.

The funeral will be Friday, November 12, 2021, 11:00 am at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 433 Fairfield Ave. Hartford. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Friday prior to the funeral, 10:00-11:00 at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral.

Contributions in her memory may be made to: St, George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 433 Fairfield Ave. Hartford, CT 06114 or Hartford Healthcare at Home (Hospice Care). To share a memory with the family, please visit www.dillonbaxter.com